Lilac Shimmer

 Lilac Shimmer is published in the December 2026 issue of We Like Quilting.

Picture Courtesy - We Like Quilting

She is on the cover :-)

EQ8 Mock-up

Designed in EQ8, and made with the Island Batik collection, Pixie Patch, Lilac Shimmer is a jelly roll friendly quilt. 

Gorgeous Purples

In addition to the Pixie Patch fabrics, I used Solid Black, Egg White (Island Batik Neutral), and Pistachio Green for the binding. 

Lilac Shimmer

Purple Rose :-)

Lilac Shimmer uses just one block that creates the swirling star as a secondary design.

Swirl & Whirl

I am particularly proud of this pattern as it minimizes fabric waste usually associated with stitch and flip method. 

Pop of Green Binding

I am grateful to Island Batik for the gorgeous fabrics and Hobbs for the Thermore Batting. I used my walking foot for the squiggly line quilting.

Here are some more pictures from the photoshoot.

The water rippled, my heart fluttered, while Paul held fast.

As we drove home, I noticed the giant purple flower, the matching hummingbird and the fuchsia blooms. Of course, we stopped to take a few more pictures.

Picture Perfect

Do check out the online magazine. I guarantee that the pattern is well-written with pictures for every step :-)

I will be sharing with all  my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.

In other news, I will be increasing the prices in my Etsy Shop, starting January 1, 2027. 

For now, all patterns in my Etsy Shop are 30% off till November 30, 2026. 

Happy Sewing!

Let It Shine

 Let it Shine was published in Quilter's World Winter 2026 Issue.

Let It Shine

Let It Shine was designed in EQ8 and made with the Island Batik collection Hello Sunshine.

It is a spectacular collection and I am absolutely in love with it. The beautiful fabrics do all the work and I get all the credit.

Let it Shine finished at 60" by 84".

Basting

Delightful :-)

Starry Eyed!

When I received the quilt back from Annie's along with a copy of the magazine, I quickly turned the pages to find my name, obviously :-D

Winter 2026 Issue

Found it!

Picture & Quilt

But there were two extra surprises in there. The magazine also included patterns from Leah Malasky and Solomae Stoycoff, fellow Island Batik ambassadors.

The ambassador program was discontinued in 2026 and I am not sure if there is going to be one in 2027. I miss the dose of fire under my behind that caused the spark of creativity resulting in gorgeous new patterns/projects. Alas!

So when I spot my fellow ambassadors in the blogland, in magazines and elsewhere, I relive the joys of our fellowship.

In other news, I am basting a huge, very scrappy, pink flimsy that will be the next quilt and blogpost.

F*** the Blues

I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.

Newington

Meet Newington.

A New Finish!

Designed in EQ8 and made with fabrics from Island Batik collections, Newington is a Christmas quilt finishing at 76" by 100" published in "Let's Make it Merry" (A Quilter's World publication). 

Published

On News Stands

I used the Greens from the Everlasting collection and the Reds/Pinks from Everlasting and Hello Sunshine collections. 

Everlasting

Hello Sunshine

EQ8 Original Mock-up

It was a joy to play with these beautiful pinks and greens. While the red/green color palette is definitely evocative of Christmas, the softening of the reds into pinks makes Newington a fitting quilt for both Valentine's Day and Spring.  

Of course, if you are not fan of pinks, here is a different version for you :-)

You are welcome

12" blocks plus a 2" border. The swirling secondary blocks create the rectangle shapes adding movement around the stars - like a celebrity surrounded by a throng of fans.

Basting the Beauty

The batting is Hobbs. I quilted using my walking foot and the squiggly stitch following the 2" grid of the piecing. 

Quilting

A Pistachio Green binding was the perfect finishing touch.

Green Binding

These pictures were taken in February when the snow was packed tight after an unusually cold spell. 

Cozy Inside, Frigid Outside

Location Courtesy - Manveen's Home

Cozy Quilt + Christmas Tree + Snow Outside = Lifestyle Shot

Bundled in sweater, jacket, hat, scarf and gloves I modeled the queen size quilt, while Mari took the outdoor pictures.

Thank you, Mari

Isn't she a beauty?

I'd happily take her to my bed :-D

Crushing on you!

Paint Splatter Backing

And one last look at her.

Warm & Inviting

When you think of holidays, what color palette speaks to you - Red/Green or Blue/White? Let me know in the comments.

In other news, I have completed Rainbow Scrap challenge Purple Blocks for September.  Sharing with Angela's Linky Party.

Purple for September

I wish that your weekend is rejuvenating, allowing you time to recover before that dreadful Monday comes knocking. I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.

Aidan

Meet Aidan!

Green Stars

I made a baby quilt (don't know the baby's name) 

Starting here

I have not met the mother (unless you count meeting on Teams)

Design Wall

So when Lina (not her real name) mentioned that she was going on maternity leave, I asked her if there was color/theme to the nursery.

Striped Binding

Green and Dinosaurs, Lina replied. And THAT was enough :-D 

Dinosaur Centers

I found loads of cute green fabrics in my stash. I love that gnome fabric, which I got from the last Quiltcon.

Many cute fabrics

While I had enough print fabric to make the star centers, I did not have enough for a dinosaur backing.

This dinosaur backing came from my MIL's stash (some of which I inherited when she passed away). Isn't it amazing that the universe provides whatever we need, when we need it.

Here are some more pictures.

You are adorable!

Playtime

Aidan is just the right quilt for St.Patrick's Day and Easter, which will be here before we know it.

Aidan finished at 41" square

Labelled

Aidan warms my heart. Hope Aidan brings joy to the little one!

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Joy is in short supply these days but I found some lately, when Bloomtown Quilt made its way to a baby the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The mom (a friend of my sister) was kind enough to send me a picture.

Aww...

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According to Angela, the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color for March is Red. I have gathered my red scraps. I am sure I will need more. Thankfully, Island Batik scraps abound.

Reds for March

I will be linking with Angela's Linky Party on Saturday and all my other favorites. See full list on the sidebar. 

What brought you joy, lately? Please let me know. Joy shared is joy multiplied.